22 Weeks, etc.

I specifically chose this picture because it doesn't so much show that my belly is as big as my backside... both are growing exponentially quicker than last time! Since my sisters have a history of following me around the house chanting "ghetto booty" in my best of days, I'm okay living a couple thousand miles away this time. haha!

clearly ready to quit having my picture taken...

In other, less awkward for family reading news - Bella and I each had our H1N1 flu shots this week. Friends at work had an over/under going for who would cry more, me or Bell (they've seen how completely absurd I am getting regular flu shots at work) but I was a total champ. Didn't even tear up when I got my shot - no exaggeration that was the first time I didn't even tear up since I was probably seven - but then I cried along with Bella when she got hers. eh.

Nerd Alert: I bought a ticket online a few weeks go see New Moon with a group of friends at work when it comes out on Friday... and then when I heard a local radio station was giving tickets away for a sneak peek on Wednesday, I asked my producer friend and got a pass to see it Wednesday as well. That's right - bring on the judgement - I'm seeing the same teenybopper movie twice in three days. AND I re-read the first and second book in the Twilight series in the last two weeks. *whew* I feel better letting that out. while I'm at it: I like Britney Spears too. THERE I said it. haha!

Can't Wait for Reading Rainbow

I had to catch video of Bell reading her book outloud this morning - it's become a ritual each morning while I finish getting ready for the day... she either plops on the stairs or finds her special chair in her bedroom and I *usually* get five uninterrupted minutes. it's a win win!

movin and groovin

I felt the baby move for the first time this morning! I was awake before J and Bella in our hotel room and just laid there still in the silence willing baby to say hello... after about a minute I got two soft kicks right to my hand. I almost forgot how awesome, intimate and wonderful it is to feel the baby move around.

I still don't feel anything in all my fat-big-belly-glory when I'm walking around or sitting still, but I'm only 18 weeks, so I feel lucky to have those stolen moments this morning!

Highs and Lows of Rox

I was just running around in circles in the driveway with Rocky nipping and barking at me... GO ROCKIES!! I love this stuff, seriously!

*update 30 mere minutes later*
...and just as quickly my heart is broken a little and I sit here sad and frustrated. ugh. the only solice I take was that I didn't spend $$ to fly home to watch the games that were delayed first, and lost second. UGH. at least the Red Sox are out too.

Happy Rocktober!

WAHOOO!! Rockies are in the playoffs!! Time to start looking for flights with crossed fingers it works out for me to go home for a game! Everytime I'm pregnant, they make it to playoffs... a sacrifice I'm willing to keep making for a run to the World Series. haha! I'm so excited right now!